January 2024 - Pakistan Special Weapons News

Ex-Pakistani PM Khan gets more jail time ahead of elections Press TV 31 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in jail for "corruption", the second sentence handed to him in two days just a week before national elections.
Pakistani Ex-PM Khan, Wife Sentenced To 14 Years In Prison For Corruption RFE/RL 31 Jan 2024 -- Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Khan, were both sentenced to 14 years in prison on January 31 in a corruption case, a day after he was convicted to 10 years for leaking state secrets in a separate trial, his Pakistan Tehrik-e Insaf (PTI) party said.
Ex-Pakistani Prime Minister, Wife, Receive 14 Year Prison Sentences on Corruption Charges VOA 31 Jan 2024 -- Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have each been sentenced to 14 years in prison on corruption charges.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail IRNA 30 Jan 2024 -- A Pakistani court has sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his close ally former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to 10 years in jail in a case related to the leaking of state secrets.
Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail ahead of elections Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- A Pakistani court sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi to 10 years in jail for "revealing official secrets," Khan's party spokesman has said.
Former Pakistani PM Khan Sentenced To 10 Years For Revealing State Secrets RFE/RL 30 Jan 2024 -- A court in Pakistan sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi, one of his Pakistan Tehrik-e Insaf (PTI) party deputies, to 10 years in prison each, after ruling they were guilty of revealing state secrets.
Pakistan's Ex-PM Khan Sentenced To 10 Years Over US-Related State Secrets VOA 30 Jan 2024 -- A special court in Pakistan sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 10 years in prison Tuesday on charges that while in office, he made public state secrets involving the United States.
Pakistan says thwarted three 'coordinated' terror attacks in border province Press TV 30 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan says security forces prevented three "coordinated" attacks launched by terrorists in Mach town in southwestern Balochistan.
Election Rally Bombing, Insurgent Raid Kill Several in Southwestern Pakistan VOA 30 Jan 2024 -- A bomb explosion at an election rally in Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province Tuesday killed at least four people and injured several others.
Pakistan's Deep Concerns over the Suspension of Funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan expresses its deep concerns over the decision by some countries to suspend the funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Pakistan, Iran Agree to Broaden Anti-Terror Cooperation After Missile Strikes VOA 29 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan and Iran agreed Monday to broaden political and security cooperation to confront terrorism after exchanging unprecedented missile strikes earlier this month against alleged militant bases in each other's territories.
Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani today met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, in Islamabad. Senior Officials from both sides were present in the meeting. Foreign Minister Abdollahian is on an official visit to Pakistan at the invitation of Foreign Minister Jilani.
Iran FM, Pakistan PM meet in Islamabad IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Pakistan's Prime Minister Anwaar ul-Haq Kakar have met in the Pakistani capital city of Islamabad.
Iran FM, Pakistan army chief confer on security cooperation IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Pakistani Army Chief Syed Asim Munir have discussed the latest developments in mutual ties including security and border cooperation.
Iran considers Pakistan's security as its own: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has emphasized that the country considers the security of neighboring Pakistan as that of its own and of the region's.
Iran, Pakistan agree to expand security cooperation ISNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein AmirAbdollahian on Monday said there was "no doubt" that militants located in the border areas of Pakistan and Iran were "led and supported by third countries".
Iran, Pakistan vow to jointly fight common threat of terrorism Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen. Syed Asim Munir urge joint efforts, more coordination and intelligence sharing to fight terrorism as a common threat to both countries.
Iran, Pakistan won't allow terrorists to endanger mutual security, relations: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran and Pakistan are committed to improving their relations and will never allow terrorists to endanger the security of the two nations.
Iran-Pakistan borders no safe haven for terrorists: FM IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says borders between the country and Pakistan are no place for activities of terrorists who are supported by the extra-regional enemies of the two countries.
Iran FM arrives in Pakistan on key visit IRNA 29 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in Islamabad on Sunday night on an invitation from his Pakistani counterpart, Jalil Abbas Jilani for bilateral talks.
Pakistani Police Detain Dozens as Khan Supporters Hold Nationwide Election Rallies VOA 28 Jan 2024 -- Tens of thousands of supporters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister, Imran Khan, rallied countrywide Sunday, despite an ongoing state crackdown. They renewed a pledge to vote for his candidates in the February 8 national elections.
Iran condemns armed attack near border with Pakistan IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman has strongly condemned an armed attack by unidentified gunmen on Saturday morning in the suburbs of Saravan, a border town of the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Enemies want to disrupt Iran-Pakistan ties: Islamabad IRNA 28 Jan 2024 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani says common enemies of Iran and Pakistan are trying to sow the seed of discord between the two neighboring countries through "terrorist acts".
Raeisi: Iran-Pakistan border must be safeguarded against insecurity Press TV 27 Jan 2024 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the border between Iran and Pakistan must be safeguarded against any sort of insecurity.
Pakistan Welcomes the Provisional Measures Ordered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Gaza Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan welcomes the provisional measures ordered today by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), whereby the Court has concluded that, prima facie, it has the jurisdiction to entertain the case against Israel and that South Africa's claims of genocide are "plausible".
Iran, Pakistan ambassadors resume duties after tensions over missile strikes Press TV 26 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian and Pakistani ambassadors have returned to their posts, a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has said.
Pakistan Accuses India of Directing Cross-Border Assassinations VOA 25 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan alleged Thursday that a recent spate of assassinations of its citizens on Pakistani soil was orchestrated by India, claiming that the violent acts bear resemblance to cases that have occurred in other countries, including the United States and Canada.
Remarks by the Foreign Secretary on India's Extra-Judicial and Extra-Territorial Killings in Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jan 2024 -- 25 Jan 2024
Pakistan Reopens Key Border Crossing With Afghanistan RFE/RL 23 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan on January 23 reopened the Torkham border crossing with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, a critical access route for trade and transportation between the two countries, after a 10-day closure prompted by Islamabad's imposing of a requirement for passports and visas for Afghan drivers.
Pakistan Condemns Consecration of the 'Ram Temple' on the Site of Demolished Babri Mosque Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan condemns the construction and consecration of the 'Ram Temple' on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya.
Meeting of the Foreign Minister with the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani received Vice Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China, Sun Weidong in his office today.
Joint Press Statement of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jan 2024 -- Following the telephone conversation between the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, it has been mutually agreed that ambassadors of both countries may return to their respective posts by 26 January 2024.
Iran FM to visit Pakistan following tensions over missile strikes Press TV 22 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian plans to make an official visit to Pakistan next week.
Pakistan, Iran Agree to Resume Full Diplomatic Ties VOA 22 Jan 2024 -- Envoys of Pakistan and Iran will return to their posts by the end of this week, Pakistan and Iran announced Monday.
Iran's anti-terror strikes 'clear message' to certain recipients: Foreign Ministry Press TV 22 Jan 2024 -- The foreign ministry spokesman says Iran's recent strikes on positions held by terrorists in neighboring countries conveyed "a clear message" to those who had to get it.
China willing to play a constructive role in improving Iran-Pakistan relations: Foreign Ministry Global Times 22 Jan 2024 -- China maintains close communication with both Iran and Pakistan, and is willing to continue playing a positive and constructive role in improving the relationship according to their needs, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Monday, with Chinese experts noting that as a responsible power, China has played a crucial part in promoting the relationship between the two countries in the long run.
High Stakes For China Amid Simmering Iran-Pakistan Tensions RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- Air strikes and diplomatic sparring between Iran and Pakistan have raised difficult questions for China and its influence in the region amid growing fears the upheaval sweeping across the Middle East could spread.
Amid Rising Tensions With Iran, Pakistani Police Say Member Of Iranian-Backed Militant Group Arrested In Karachi RFE/RL 21 Jan 2024 -- The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Pakistan's southwestern Sindh Province has said it has arrested a suspect in the 2019 attempted assassination attempt on a top Pakistani cleric, accusing the arrested man of being a "trained terrorist" who belongs to the Zainebiyoun Brigade, a militant group allegedly backed by Iran.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Visits the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who is currently on a visit to Islamabad, today inaugurated the CPEC Corner at the library of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Visit of Chinese Vice Foreign Minister to Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Jan 2024 -- Vice Foreign Minister of China, Sun Weidong, arrived in Islamabad today to attend the 4th meeting of CPEC-Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination scheduled tomorrow in Islamabad. Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi will co-chair the meeting with the Chinese Vice Foreign Minister.
Doctor, Five Others Killed In Pakistan's Restive Northwest RFE/RL 20 Jan 2024 -- Six people were killed in two separate incidents in Pakistan's restive northwest late on January 19, police and officials said.
Pakistan Opposition, Critics Decry Internet Shutdown During Virtual Campaign Event VOA 20 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan's opposition party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan accused authorities of disrupting social media and internet services Saturday night to undermine its "virtual" election rally for the second time in two weeks.
Pakistan announces full restoration of relations with Iran after tensions ISNA 20 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan has announced a complete restoration of diplomatic relations with Iran following an unprecedented escalation of cross-border tensions over counterterrorism operations.
Pakistan announces end of tensions with Iran IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- After today's meeting of Pakistan's National Security Committee, the members of the country's cabinet agreed with the final decision of the political and military leaders to resume full diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and return the ambassadors of the two countries to each other's capitals.
Pakistan announces full restoration of relations with Iran after tensions Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan has announced a complete restoration of diplomatic relations with Iran following an unprecedented escalation of cross-border tensions over counterterrorism operations.
Pakistan, Iran Agree to De-escalate After Trading Airstrikes VOA 19 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan and Iran agreed Friday to defuse tensions and re-establish full diplomatic ties after their militaries traded unprecedented airstrikes this week against alleged militant camps on each other's territory.
Pakistan Says 'No Desire' to Escalate Tensions With Iran RFE/RL 19 Jan 2024 -- Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said his country "has no interest or desire" to escalate tensions with neighboring Iran after cross-border skirmishes this week killed at least 11 people on both sides.
Foreign Minister's Telephone Call with the Iranian Foreign Minister Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani spoke with the Foreign Minister of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, today.
Iran FM calls for joint efforts to eradicate terrorist camps in Pakistan IRNA 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has urged Pakistan to assist in foiling plots and destroying terrorist hideouts in its territories.
Iran FM calls for joint anti-terror efforts with Pakistan Press TV 19 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister held a phone conversation on Friday with his Pakistani counterpart, calling for closer cooperation in various fields including fighting terrorism.
Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, called on the Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Pakistan - Prime Miinister's Office 18 Jan 2024
Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Thursday 18th January 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2024
Iran calls on 'brotherly' Pakistan to check terrorist bases on its soil Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran has addressed "the friendly and brotherly government of Pakistan" after a tiff over Islamabad's drone attack on an Iranian village near their border, calling on the neighboring state to prevent the establishment of "terrorist bases" on its soil.
Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on tensions between Iran and Pakistan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2024
US, China Call on Pakistan, Iran to Avoid Escalation VOA 18 Jan 2024 -- Tensions between Pakistan and Iran have reached a boiling point following reciprocal airstrikes across their shared border, leaving civilians dead and raising fears of further escalation. The situation has drawn the attention of the United States and China, with both calling for no further escalation in violence.
Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2024 -- This morning Pakistan undertook a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes against terrorist hideouts in Siestan-o-Baluchistan province of Iran. A number of terrorists were killed during the Intelligence-based operation - codenamed *'Marg Bar Sarmachar'*.
'War-Like': Cross-Border Strikes A Major Escalation In Long-Running Iran-Pakistan Row RFE/RL 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran and Pakistan have been battling insurgencies in a large swathe of desolate territory along their 900-kilometer-long shared border for decades.
Pakistan used 3 drones in Iran border attack: Local official IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- An Iranian local security official has said that Pakistan's attack on a border point in southeastern Iran was carried out with three drones.
Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Thursday 18th January 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2024
Pakistan Launches Strikes on Iran's Saravan Region, Sistan, Balochistan Provinces - Reports Sputnik 18 Jan 2024 -- The sounds of explosions were heard in several areas of Saravan County in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Balochistan, which borders Pakistan, said Alireza Marhamati, the province's deputy governor for security and law enforcement.
Tehran condemns Pakistan attack on border point with Iran IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned Pakistan's attack on a border point in southeastern Iran.
Number of the killed after Pakistan attack rises to 9 IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Number of those who were killed after Pakistan's Thursday missile attack on a border village in southeastern Iran reached 9.
Iran summons Pakistan chargé d'affaires to protest missile attack on Saravan IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Pakistan's chargé d'affaires to protest against the missile attack from the neighboring country to a southeastern Iranian village near Saravan on Thursday.
Iran condemns Pakistan's border attack, summons Pakistani chargé d'affaires Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran has condemned Pakistan's attack on the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan and summoned the Pakistani chargé d'affaires in protest against the incident.
Iran Tries To Allay Fears Of Rising Tensions Following Pakistan Cross-Border Attacks RFE/RL 18 Jan 2024 -- Iran has condemned what it called a "disproportionate and unacceptable" attack by Pakistan on its territory, which came in response to an Iranian strike, raising fears of escalating military exchanges between the two neighbors.
Pakistan Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against 'Terrorist Hideouts' in Iran VOA 18 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan said Thursday that its military carried out strikes against "terrorist hideouts" in neighboring Iran two days after Tehran bombed what it said were "Iranian terrorists" sheltering on Pakistani soil.
Seven killed in Pakistan attack on southeastern Iran IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Seven people who did not have Iranian nationality were killed during Pakistan's missile attack on the southeastern Iranian city early on Thursday, a provincial security official announced.
Several explosions heard in southeastern Iran: Report IRNA 18 Jan 2024 -- Several explosions have been heard in the vicinity of Saravan, a city in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan-Baluchestan near the border with Pakistan, a provincial security official announced on Thursday.
Nine non-Iranian nationals killed in explosions in Iran's southeast Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Nine non-Iranian nationals have been killed in several explosions in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Pakistan's plan to buy Chinese FC-31 stealth fighter jets 'win-win cooperation' Global Times 17 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan recently announced a plan to procure FC-31 stealth fighter jets from China, a move experts said will not only significantly enhance the Pakistan Air Force's capabilities, but also open up the international market for the Chinese aircraft, marking a win-win cooperation.
Explainer: What is 'Jaish al-Adl' and what makes it a dreaded terrorist group? Press TV 17 Jan 2024
China Calls on Iran, Pakistan to Exercise Restraint After Deadly Strikes Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- China calls on Iran and Pakistan to show restraint and desist from actions that could lead to escalation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday after Tehran's strikes on a terrorist group targets in Pakistan killed two children.
Pakistan Suspends Diplomatic Ties With Iran to Protest Cross-Border Deadly Raid VOA 17 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan announced Wednesday it was recalling its ambassador to Iran and suspending all bilateral engagements with the country to protest an overnight "unprovoked" deadly cross-border airstrike by Iranian security forces.
Foreign Minister receives telephone call of the Foreign Minister of Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister, Jalil Abbas Jilani, who is currently leading the Pakistan delegation to the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala, Uganda, received a telephone call from the Foreign Minister of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, today.
Pakistan Recalls Ambassador After Iran's 'Unprovoked' Attack Kills Two Children RFE/RL 17 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan has recalled its ambassador from Iran in response to strikes by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) that killed two children in the southwestern Balochistan Province.
Iran considers Pakistan security as its security: FM Amirabdollahian IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani has described Pakistan's security as Iran's security.
Iran views Pakistan's security as that of its own: Amir-Abdollahian tells Jilani Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells his Pakistani counterpart that Iranian attacks on terrorists based in Pakistan's territory were meant to remove security threats to both nations, reiterating Iran's respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its eastern neighbor.
Amirabdollahian hails Iran-Pakistan ties as deep, historical IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has described relations between Iran and Pakistan as deep and historical, highlighting Tehran's readiness to expand its ties with Islamabad as much as possible.
IRGC Ground Force fights off Jaish al-Adl-affiliated terror team, kills one terrorist Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has managed to fight off a team of militants affiliated with the Pakistan-based so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan close to the border with Pakistan.
Iran border guards destroy terrorist group in southeast borderline IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- An Iranian commander has announced that border guards have succeeded in dismantling a terrorist group, who had been trying to enter the country through southeastern borderline.
Terrorist killed in clashes with IRGC forces in southeastern Iran IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Ground Force of the Quds base of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Sistan and Baluchestan province, in southeastern Iran, has announced that a terrorist agent was killed in the armed clashes with IRGC forces in the province.
Iran attack didn't target Pakistani nationals, but Iranian terrorists: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country's Tuesday missile attack on areas in Pakistan adjacent to Iranian borders was directed at the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group and no Pakistani national was targeted.
Iran's Strikes Into Pakistan 'Sent Strong Message' to US, Israel and Their Terror Proxies Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- The IRGC bombarded bases belonging to the Jaish ul-Adl terrorist militia group in a remote area of Pakistan on Tuesday, with the strikes coming less than 24 hours after separate Iranian attacks on jihadist and Mossad targets in Syria and Iraq. Sputnik asked veteran political analyst Mohammad Marandi about the Pakistan strikes' implications.
In letter to UN, Iran defends anti-terror operations against Takfiri, Israel-linked targets Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's UN envoy has defended the country's recent anti-terror operations targeting the facilities belonging to Takfiri terrorists in Syria and Israel-linked anti-Iranian terror groups in Iraq.
Iran has no limit in defending its security: Defense minister IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammadreza Ashtiani says that Iran respects the territorial integrity of other countries but insists that it has no limits in defending its security.
Iranian forces see no limits in defending national interests, citizens: Defense minister Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's defense minister says the country's Armed Forces know no bounds in safeguarding the national interests and protecting the nation after the country carried out missile operations against the bases of anti-Iran terrorists and facilities run by the Israeli Mossad spy agency in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region and Syria.
IRGC Strike on Pakistani Territory Damages Tehran-Islamabad Ties - Pakistani Ministry Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran's recent missile strike on the Pakistani territory has seriously damaged bilateral ties between Islamabad and Tehran, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, adding that Islamabad has a right to respond.
Pakistan Informs Iran About Decision to Recall Its Ambassador - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 17 Jan 2024 -- Islamabad has informed the Iranian government about its decision to recall its ambassador in Tehran in light of the recent attacks on the Pakistani territory, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
No Pakistani national target of Iran airstrikes: Amirabdollahian IRNA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that no Pakistani national was the target of airstrikes by the Islamic Republic.
Positions of Pakistan-based Jaish al-Adl terror group struck by missiles, drones Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Two major strongholds of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan have been precisely struck and completely wiped out by a salvo of missiles as well as a squadron of combat drones.
Iran Targets Terror Outfit Jaish Al-Adl Inside Pakistan VOA 17 Jan 2024 -- Iran launched missiles and drones Tuesday into Pakistan's Balochistan province, officially stated to be aimed at the Sunni separatist group Jaish al-Adl, or Army of Justice.
Pakistan's Strong Condemnation of the Unprovoked Violation of its Air Space Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran and the strike inside Pakistani territory which resulted in death of two innocent children while injuring three girls. This violation of Pakistan's sovereignty is completely unacceptable and can have serious consequences.
Iranian, Pakistani forces hold joint naval exercise in Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf Press TV 17 Jan 2024 -- Iranian and Pakistani military forces have staged a day-long joint naval training exercise in the Strait of Hormuz and the northern tip of the Persian Gulf as the two neighbors move to enhance cooperation and forge stronger relations.
Pakistan Decries Deadly Cross-Border Attack by Iran VOA 16 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan confirmed Tuesday that an Iranian cross-border attack had killed two "innocent children" in its southwestern Baluchistan province and warned Iran of "serious consequences."
After Failed Talks, Busiest Border Crossing Between Afghanistan And Pakistan Remains Shut RFE/RL 16 Jan 2024 -- Taliban and Pakistani officials have failed to agree on reopening the busiest border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan following its closure last week after Islamabad imposed a requirement for passports and visas for Afghan drivers.
Navies of Iran, Pakistan hold joint military exercise IRNA 16 Jan 2024 -- The joint naval exercise of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan by deploying missile launchers and warships of the two countries' navies was held in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
Iran's IRGC Launches Missiles at Terrorist Group in Pakistan for First Time - Reports Sputnik 16 Jan 2024 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday launched ballistic missiles and drones at a base of a terrorist group in Pakistan for the first time.
Pakistan reiterates opposition to joining US-led coalition against Yemen IRNA 14 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan once again announced on Saturday that the country's navy had not joined a US-coalition against Yemen in the Red Sea to deter attacks on Israeli-linked ships in the strategic waterway.
Pakistan's PTI Barred From Using Cricket Bat Electoral Symbol VOA 14 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court has upheld an electoral commission decision barring the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from using its iconic cricket bat electoral symbol to identify party candidates contesting the Feb. 8 national election.
Roadside Bomb Kills 5 Soldiers in Southwestern Pakistan VOA 13 Jan 2024 -- Authorities in Pakistan said Saturday that a roadside bomb exploded near a military convoy in southwestern Baluchistan province, killing at least five soldiers.
India protests visit of British High Commissioner in Islamabad to Pakistan occupied Kashmir India MEA 13 Jan 2024 -- India has taken a serious note of the highly objectionable visit of the British High Commissioner in Islamabad, along with a UK Foreign Office official, to Pakistan occupied Kashmir on 10 January 2024.
New Logjam At Afghan-Pakistani Border, As Islamabad Tightens Document Requirements RFE/RL 13 Jan 2024 -- Hundreds of trucks and other cargo vehicles have been stranded at the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan after Pakistan implemented a requirement for passports and valid visas for Afghan drivers beginning early on January 13.
Surging Militancy Prompts Pakistan to Review Support for Afghanistan's Taliban VOA 12 Jan 2024 -- Officials in Pakistan have cautioned that relentless cross-border militancy is testing bilateral relations with Afghanistan's Taliban and could eventually push Islamabad to scale back support for the de facto Kabul rulers.
Pakistan Claims Capture of Two Islamic State Group Would-Be Suicide Bombers VOA 12 Jan 2024 -- Paskistani authorities said Friday they had arrested two alleged would-be suicide bombers linked to a regional affiliate of the Islamic State group known as Islamic State-Khorasan, or IS-K.
Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East) meets with Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Jan 2024 -- Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East) Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, who is currently on a visit to Egypt, held a meeting yesterday with Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia, Ahmed Shaheen. Pakistan's Ambassador to Egypt, Ambassador Sajid Bilal, was also present in the meeting.
Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Thursday, 11th January 2024 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jan 2024
Violence By Islamist Militants Haunts Pakistani Elections In Restive Province RFE/RL 11 Jan 2024 -- Former lawmaker Mohsin Dawar recalls the moment a hail of bullets hit his Toyota Land Cruiser as he campaigned for upcoming parliamentary elections in Pakistan.
Five Police, Civilian Killed In Separate Attacks In Northwest Pakistan RFE/RL 10 Jan 2024 -- Five police officers and a civilian were killed on January 10 in separate attacks in Pakistan's restive northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province bordering Afghanistan, police officials said.
Pakistan Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Kabul's Dasht-e-Barchi area Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place in Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul on 6 January 2024 and resulted in loss of several precious lives and multiple injuries.
Five Police Officers Killed In Attack Claimed By Pakistani Taliban RFE/RL 08 Jan 2024 -- A roadside bomb explosion targeting a police vehicle that was guarding an anti-polio vaccination team has killed at least five police officers and wounded another 22 in northwestern Pakistan, local officials told RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal on January 8.
Deadly Bomb Hits Pakistan Polio Protection Police Team Near Afghan Border VOA 08 Jan 2024 -- Authorities in northwestern Pakistan said Monday that at least six police officers were killed and nearly two dozen injured when a roadside bomb struck their truck in a remote region bordering Afghanistan.
5 killed, 14 injured in blast in NW Pakistan People's Daily 08 Jan 2024 -- A bomb went off near a police vehicle in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, leaving five policemen killed and at least 14 others injured, rescue and police officials said.
Pakistan rejects designation as "a Country of Particular Concern" by the U.S. State Department Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Jan 2024 -- We categorically reject Pakistan's designation as "a Country of Particular Concern" by the U.S. State Department. We are deeply dismayed that the designation is based on biased and arbitrary assessment, detached from ground realities.
Pakistani Islamist Leader Attempts To Help Reset Ties With Afghan Taliban RFE/RL 08 Jan 2024 -- A senior Pakistani Islamist politician has met top Taliban leaders in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, in an attempt to revive ties between the two neighbors.
Pakistan's Top Court Outlaws Lifetime Election Bans on Convicted Politicians VOA 08 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan's Supreme Court lifted lifetime bans on politicians with past convictions from running for public office Monday, paving the way for former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to run in the national elections next month.
Pakistan internet shutdown ahead of opposition election campaign IRNA 08 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan experienced internet disruption nationwide on Sunday night as the party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan was set to launch a virtual campaign ahead of next month's general elections.
Leader of Pakistan's outlawed anti-Shia group shot dead Press TV 07 Jan 2024 -- The leader of Pakistan's outlawed anti-Shia group has been shot dead near Ghauri town, on the outskirts of the capital Islamabad, according to the police.
Internet Disrupted in Pakistan as Khan's Party Launches Virtual Election Campaign VOA 07 Jan 2024 -- Authorities in Pakistan disrupted internet connectivity and blocked access to social media platforms nationwide late Sunday as the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan virtually launched its manifesto and fundraising campaign ahead of elections next month.
Pakistani FM extends condolences to Iran over terrorist attack People's Daily 05 Jan 2024 -- Pakistani caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has extended his country's condolences to Iran over the deadly terrorist attack in the country, according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry.
US Urges Free and Fair Elections in Pakistan VOA 04 Jan 2024 -- The United States said Thursday that it expects the upcoming national elections in Pakistan to be conducted in a manner that is both free and fair and follows the country's laws.
Pakistan Strongly Condemns the Terrorist Attack in Kerman, Iran Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 03 Jan 2024 -- Pakistan strongly condemns the dastardly terrorist attack that took place earlier today in the Martyrs Cemetery of the provincial capital of Kerman, Iran, resulting in large number of deaths and injuries.
Pakistani Protests: Baluch Women Seek Answers, Justice In Disappearance Of Loved Ones RFE/RL 03 Jan 2024 -- Sammi Deen Baloch recalls growing up happily in remote parts of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan Province.
Terror Attacks Test Ties as Pakistan Hosts Talks With Afghan Taliban VOA 03 Jan 2024 -- A high-powered delegation from Afghanistan's ruling Taliban held crucial talks with Pakistan officials Wednesday in a bid to ease tensions stemming from a surge in deadly cross-border attacks blamed on terrorists based on Afghan soil.
Exchange of Lists of Prisoners between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jan 2024 -- Today, Pakistan and India exchanged, through diplomatic channels, the lists of prisoners in each other's custody.
Exchange of list of prisoners between India and Pakistan India MEA 01 Jan 2024 -- India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their custody. Under the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, such lists are exchanged every year on 1st January and 1st July.
Pakistan Rights Group Slams Government 'Manipulation' Of Electoral Process, Doubts 'Free, Fair' Vote RFE/RL 01 Jan 2024 -- A Pakistan-based rights group slammed the government's "blatant manipulation" of the electoral process ahead of next month's scheduled parliamentary elections, which it said are unlikely to be "free, fair, or credible."
Pakistan's Upcoming Election Under Scrutiny Amid Pre-Poll Rigging Charges VOA 01 Jan 2024 -- Human rights groups and independent monitors in Pakistan cast aspersions Monday on the integrity and credibility of the February 8 parliamentary elections, citing a military-backed government crackdown on a mainstream political party and increased media censorship.
Annual Exchange of Lists of Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jan 2024 -- The Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, inter alia, provides that both countries shall inform each other of their nuclear installations and facilities, falling within its definition, on 1st January of each calendar year. Signed on 31 December 1988, the Agreement entered into force on 27 January 1991.
India and Pakistan exchanged list of Nuclear Installations India MEA 01 Jan 2024 -- India and Pakistan today exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously at New Delhi and Islamabad, the list of nuclear installations and facilities, covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between India and Pakistan.

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